of Fine Mechanics and Optics, and in 1994 it acquired the university status. The Faculty of Computer Technologies and Controls opened in 1994. In 1994 the institute was the initiator and key developer of RUNNET, an IP network that unites all large research and education centers in Russia. The work was overseen by Dr. Vasilyev. The institute placed satellite dishes “Russia’ Rainbow,” rented from the military, on other universities. In 1995, the research center “Computer Optics” was established. In 2003 the institute was renamed into Saint Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics. Academy of Management Methods and Technologies (LIMTU) was added to the ITMO structure as well as Interdisciplinary Institute of Professional Training in New Areas of Science and Technology and the State Scientific Center of Computer Telecommunication Networks of Higher Education, followed by St. Petersburg College of Marine Instrument Making, St. Petersburg State University of Refrigeration and Biotechnology and St. Petersburg Economic and Technological College of D.I. Mendeleev. In 2009 the university gained the status of National Research University and was renamed National Research University ITMO in 2011. In 2013 it was selected to join the Project 5–100. From January 9, 2013, to November 3, 2014, a tribute to Steve Jobs in a form of a giant iPhone graced the courtyard of the university's building on Birzhevaya Linija. On November 26, 2014, the university opened its representative office in Brussels. Since 2014 the university holds the name of ITMO University. Chronology of names 1900 - 1917 - Mechanics, Optics and Watchmaking Department of the Prince Nicholas Vocational School 1917 - 1920 - Petrograd Technical College for Mechanics, Optics and Watchmaking. 1920 - 1930 - Petrograd College for Fine Mechanics and Optics 1930 - 1992 - Leningrad Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics (LIFMO) 1992 - 1994 - Saint Petersburg Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics 1994 - 2003 - Saint Petersburg University of Fine Mechanics and Optics 2003 - 2011 - Saint Petersburg State University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics 2011 - 2014 - National Research University ITMO Since 2014 - ITMO University Present The university has a multi-level system of higher education: bachelor – 4 years, specialist – 5 years, master – 2 years, post-graduate – 3–4 years. Since 2013/14 ITMO is partnering with universities in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Finland, France, among others, to participate in “double degree” international educational programs. ITMO graduates